Fans of Netflix's crime drama will definitely have mixed feelings about the latest developments regarding the series. While a "Longmire" Season 6 release date is assured, the upcoming season would also be the show's last.
Netflix Announces 'Longmire' Season 6 Renewal
Recently, Netflix announced the "Longmire" Season 6 renewal, assuring fans that they will be getting another season next year. However, the upcoming season would also be the show's last as the online streaming giant also officially announced that season 6 would be its final season reports The Hollywood Reporter.
At the moment, no official reason was given to explain why show has to shut down after "Longmire" Season 6. But the show is no stranger to cancellations. After all, "Longmire" started in A&E until the network decided to cancel it after the third season. It was then picked up by Netflix for the fourth and fifth seasons.
'Longmire' Spinoff After Season 6?
The announced "Longmire" Season 6 renewal as well as the fact that it would be the final season drew mixed reactions from its loyal fan base. On its Facebook page, there are those who expressed a little disappointment that the show would be finally ending.
However, there are also those who expressed that Netflix's decision to end the show properly is the best route. Apparently, some would prefer the well-loved series to end with a bang which, complete with rollercoaster plot twists, rather than it ending with a whimper after dragging it out for too many seasons.
But the more optimistic ones would rather prefer a "Longmire" spinoff more than anything. Only time will tell if Netflix would go the spinoff route, it is still too early to even speculate as "Longmire" Season 6 has not even started yet.
'Longmire' Season 6 Air Date
For now, Netflix has not yet announced a definite "Longmire" Season 6 release date but is confident that it would be out by 2017. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for update.
